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'Israeli drones in Sinai with Egypt blessing'

PALESTINE

'Israeli drones in Sinai with Egypt blessing'

A former high-ranking Israeli official says Israel has carried out numerous drone strikes in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula with Egyptian consent over the past few years.

Top US figures urge stronger Iran ties

POLITICS

Top US figures urge stronger Iran ties

More than 75 high-profile current and former US political and military personalities write to US President Obama, advising that he pursue deeper engagement with Iran.

Saudi must stop Daesh funding: UK MPs

FOREIGN POLICY

Saudi must stop Daesh funding: UK MPs

A UK parliamentary committee says Saudi Arabia and other Arab states must prevent funding for Daesh by their royal families.

Saudi steps up raids with eye on Sana'a

YEMEN

Saudi steps up raids with eye on Sana'a

Saudi warplanes simultaneously target civilian areas across Yemen, violating a faltering ceasefire declared by the United Nations on April 10.

'Iraq victories worrying reactionary Arabs'

POLITICS

'Iraq victories worrying reactionary Arabs'

A senior Iranian official says some regional states fear the prospect of democracy taking root in Iraq and thus setting an example for other Arab nations.

‘Compelling evidence' UK arms kill Yemenis

YEMEN

‘Compelling evidence' UK arms kill Yemenis

Human Rights Watch says it has “compelling evidence” that British weapons are being used by Saudi Arabia in the war on Yemen, including against civilian targets.